Dansk Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 8 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Would this one be acceptable ? Is it too early to ask @Enzo Matrixfor a time extension already ? Cheers Pat That looks like a super option Pat. Theres even desert on the box. Thanks for reconsidering mate. (When craig gets out of bed he can confirm). I kept him up all night snorring.) 1 hour ago, Beazer said: Count me in for some Dessert! Super. You’re in 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 If we get extra marks for pictures with desert does this count? Wondering what the next reference will be on the topic. 😟 Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 9 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Is it too early to ask @Enzo Matrixfor a time extension already ? It's never too early! Well need an extension because the dessert is very big. Staying with my thoughts of something from the Paris Dakar rally, if I do Mark Thatcher's car then I'll be needing an extension while I look for him 🫢😁 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Chrisj2003 said: If we get extra marks for pictures with desert does this count? Wondering what the next reference will be on the topic. 😟 Chris You definitely get extra points for that Chris, a Phantom in one of my favourite schemes and lots of desert, which is about to get some serious holes in it. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 12 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Would this one be acceptable ? Is it too early to ask @Enzo Matrixfor a time extension already ? Cheers Pat Absolutely brilliant choice Pat.👍 And if you're building the whistling wheelbarrow Paul and I will guarantee you the extension. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Aye, go on then. I'd probably go for an Operation Granby Tonka or maybe a Blenheim. Possibly a DAF Hurricane or that P-40E I've been planning. Or maybe etc etc etc! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 1 hour ago, jackroadkill said: Aye, go on then. I'd probably go for an Operation Granby Tonka or maybe a Blenheim. Possibly a DAF Hurricane or that P-40E I've been planning. Or maybe etc etc etc! Good man. Some nice choices there, couldn't have a desert themed GB without at least one suitably camouflaged P-40. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 14 minutes ago, modelling minion said: couldn't have a desert themed GB without at least one suitably camouflaged P-40. I've been meaning to build Dennis Copping's aircraft for a while now, so this could be a good opportunity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 20 minutes ago, jackroadkill said: I've been meaning to build Dennis Copping's aircraft for a while now, so this could be a good opportunity. The perfect opportunity I should think.👍 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Me too please. I'm sure I can something suitably sandified. Cheers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 And why wouldn't you drive a Porsche through the desert? I've settled upon this https://www.grandprixmodels.com/RENI043E-Porsche-911SC-RS-1st-Dakar-1984-by-Renaissance.aspx Seems it was rather successful! with a 6 week lead time for delivery, do I click on buy now and so condemn this proposal to the same fate as all the others I've brought kits for only to enhance the stash, or do I hope it gets through but with a start date later in the year?! PS I'm assuming that Kenya isn't desert enough but there are some brilliant candidates from the Safari Rally(s) https://www.grandprixmodels.com/Search.aspx?selected=PT002,EV011,&keywords=safari rally&order=orderByName&stock=showALL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 8 hours ago, CliffB said: Me too please. I'm sure I can something suitably sandified. Cheers Good man Cliff, great to have you on board mate.👍 6 hours ago, Mjwomack said: PS I'm assuming that Kenya isn't desert enough Its not the fact that something was used in a desert its the being painted in desert colours that counts for the GB. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 Cliff and Jack you're added to the list fellas, we're getting there. hopefully we'll see some stuff like this if this gb goes all the way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 5/7/2022 at 5:06 AM, Dansk said: Don't think this has been done before, but could be wrong. A GB dedicated to 'desert schemes' for sandy / arid environments. so we're looking at all manner of possibilities; schemes for specific arenas like ww2 north africa schemes, iraq war schemes, and then camo for native forces of arid desert climates. tanks, jeeps, trucks, aircraft, figures, civilian equipment too. . anything goes even sci-fi if its in a guise designed for desert operations. to be clear: this is equipment / sporting looks designed for desert / sandy / arrid ops, not just stuff that happened to be in a desert environment. 1 @modelling minion host 2 @Dansk host 3 @theplasticsurgeon 4 @Corsairfoxfouruncle 5 @vppelt68 6 @Wez 7 @arfa1983 8 @Marklo 9 @Jabba 10 @desert falcon 11 @franky boy 12 @Chrisj2003 12.5 @Adam Poultney 14 @Jb65rams 15 >>>>>>> @Col. <<<<<<< (xtra special highlighting as requested) 16 @stevehnz 17 @Mjwomack 18 @trickyrich 19 @JOCKNEY 20 @sardaukar 21 @Hockeyboy76 22 @JosephLalor 23 @Beazer 24 @jackroadkill 25 @CliffB Up for this. A chance to right some wrongs (from GBs of yesteryear) and build desert Maryland or Hurricane. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Rafwaffe said: Up for this. A chance to right some wrongs (from GBs of yesteryear) and build desert Maryland or Hurricane. Good man, and with some good choices too, a Maryland would be particularly welcome. 🇺🇦 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 5/28/2022 at 3:51 PM, modelling minion said: Good man Cliff, great to have you on board mate.👍 Its not the fact that something was used in a desert its the being painted in desert colours that counts for the GB. 🇺🇦 I guess that rules out the rally petrolheads because generally, the cars will be in team/ sponsors colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 55 minutes ago, Mjwomack said: I guess that rules out the rally petrolheads because generally, the cars will be in team/ sponsors colours. What about if it was covered in deserty dust? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 56 minutes ago, arfa1983 said: What about if it was covered in deserty dust? I'd hope so! I find the idea of a pristine desert rally car incongruous ( that's the politeist word I've got) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 What's the ruling on rally cars please? Before I do anything reckless with this auction lot https://www.lskauctioncentre.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1858---esci-124-scale-plastic-kits-3025/?lot=494136&so=0&st=dakar&sto=0&au=742&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&mc=1051&pp=96&pn=1&g=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 11 hours ago, Mjwomack said: What's the ruling on rally cars please? Before I do anything reckless with this auction lot https://www.lskauctioncentre.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1858---esci-124-scale-plastic-kits-3025/?lot=494136&so=0&st=dakar&sto=0&au=742&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&mc=1051&pp=96&pn=1&g=1 craig @modelling minion and i discussed the rules a while back together as a number of questionable options started appearing: even though its odd (as rally cars can be specifically built to race in deserts and for that climate) they don't really sport 'desert paint schemes' as such. so it's a tough call but after deliberation it unfortunately seems not eligible. which is a shame. unless you guys can persuade us otherwise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Mark me down for this one. Probably with a Spitfire. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, Dansk said: craig @modelling minion and i discussed the rules a while back together as a number of questionable options started appearing: even though its odd (as rally cars can be specifically built to race in deserts and for that climate) they don't really sport 'desert paint schemes' as such. so it's a tough call but after deliberation it unfortunately seems not eligible. which is a shame. unless you guys can persuade us otherwise. My bank account gives a sigh of relief 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, DaveJL said: Mark me down for this one. Probably with a Spitfire. Good to have you on board Dave. Quite a few Spits carried desert colours, both standard and most definitely not standard. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, Mjwomack said: My bank account gives a sigh of relief Very happy to have saved you some money, though it really was a very difficult call to make regarding the rally cars but we just couldn't quite make it fit. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, Mjwomack said: My bank account gives a sigh of relief i'm sorry. well i hope you can join us with something else? desert landrover or something? 17 minutes ago, DaveJL said: Mark me down for this one. Probably with a Spitfire. great. you're in dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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